What is Softonic toolbar on IE?
By Softonic
What is it?
Softonic toolbar is a web browser toolbar specificaly for Internet Explorer that provides generic toolbar functionality including search features (to a Softonic branded affiliate search result page) and various social media integration features. It also includes a langiage translator and built-in pop-up blocker. It is also integrated into the Softonic site for developers to check new reviews in Softonic right after they’re published.
Why should I uninstall Softonic toolbar on IE?
Softonic toolbar on IE, like many browser plug-ins, has the potential to cause stability issues within the web browsers they load into, effecting overall PC performance. This toolbar is known to monitor your search queries and browsing habits in order to send you targeted ads and modify your search settings and results.
Typical installation path: C:\Program Files\softonic\softonic\
Description from Softonic“At Softonic we strive to retain the trust that millions of users place in us every day. Thanks to them, we are the leading software download site in Europe and Latin America and one of the world's top websites in this category. This toolbar has been specially created with Softonic users in mind, but anyone can take advantage of its great features: multiple-search tool, translator, e-mail checker, online radio player, weather forecast… It also enables you to translate complete websites and block pop-ups. ”
Publisher about URL: http://en.softonic.com
Files installed by Softonic
- softonic_chr_1.8.21.14.exe (Softonic by Montera Technologeis LTD)
- en-us.dll (Softonic by Softonic)
- softonicdownloader_para_safari.exe (Softonic Downloader by Softonic International)
- es-es.dll (Softonic by Softonic)
- softonicdownloader_para_minecraft.exe (Softonic Downloader by Softonic International)
- softonic.exe (Softonic by Softonic International)
- ciberpuestoxp40[1].exe (Softonic Downloader by Softonic International)
How to Automatically Uninstall Softonic toolbar on IE (with Boost)
If you you do not have Boost installed yet, download Boost and enjoy your PC.
Open Boost by either double-clicking the Boost icon 
in your notification area next to your PC's clock, or single-clicking the Boost icon and clicking the Open Boost button on the top left of the Boost notification window.
If you are not currently on the My PC screen of the main Boost window, click the My PC tab.
Click the Optimize programs button 
, this will launch the Program Optimization screen.
Locate the program in the list called Softonic toolbar on IE by Softonic. (The program could be listed under any of the section such as Uninstall Recommended, Possible Uninstall, etc. based on how well Softonic toolbar on IE performs on your PC.)
Softonic toolbar on IE by Softonic
To the right of the list item, click the Uninstall 
button and Boost will completely remove Softonic toolbar on IE from your PC.
How to Manually Uninstall Softonic toolbar on IE (with Windows)
Use Add/Remove Programs control panel in Windows makes to uninstall Softonic toolbar on IE. Follow the appropriate instructions below to use this control panel.
Windows 7
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
In Large or Small icon view, click Programs and Features. If you're using Category view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
Select Softonic toolbar on IE from the list of programs, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
Windows Vista
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
In Classic View, double-click Programs and Features. In Control Panel Home view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
Select Softonic toolbar on IE from the program list, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
Windows XP
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
Click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
Select Softonic toolbar on IE from the list of programs and click Remove.